The Rising Phoenix Gallery LLC in Michigan City, IN

Art CLasses

Intro to Needle felting

price: 30

class length: 1 Hr.

skill level: Beginner

prerequisites: None

description: Students will learn how to needle felt and assemble different component parts to make a final creation all your own! This relatively new fiber art has been gaining popularity in the craft world, appealing to both veteran and novice crafters. Needle felting uses special barbed needles to sculpt un-spun wool into three-dimensional objects. After the class students will have their own felted creation, an understanding of how needle felt is done, and the knowledge of how to create and assemble parts into a felt creation of your own at home. Each student will receive a felting needle and enough wool for one animal to finish in class or at home.

Earring Basics

price: 30

class length: 1 Hr.

skill level: Beginner

prerequisites: None

description: This is a fun beginner level class perfect for students young to old, and just in time to start making presents for the holidays. Students will learn the basic techniques and skill required to bead and assemble beautiful earrings. Each student will take home earrings that they have created themselves and the knowledge needed to confidently make more at home.

Exceptional Artists

price: 8 per class

class length: 1 Hr.

skill level: Beginner

prerequisites: None

description: We are BEYOND excited to be offering art classes for adults with special needs in our gallery, the Rising Phoenix! Each class will be taught by a professional artists and will also have 2 assistants for support. Students who need extra assistance may be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Our young artists will be exposed to pottery, collage, abstract art, fused glass, drawing, watercolor and more!
Students will gain confidence in their artistic talents while building academic and social skills in a creative, friendly and supported environment.
If you would like to attend but are unable to cover the cost, NO WORRIES, just send us an email and we can register at no cost. We are happy to answer any questions too! RisingPhoenixGallery@gmail.com
Classes meet Saturday mornings from
10:00 - 11:00 am
at the Rising Phoenix Gallery

Felted Snowman

price: 30

class length: 1 Hr.

skill level: Beginner

prerequisites: None

description: Needle felt a cute little snowman! You will learn how to manipulate wool roving and loose fibers with sharp, barbed needles that cause the fiber to felt without water. The simple and basic shapes of a snowman make it the perfect object to start your adventures in needle felting! Recommended for adults and older children due to the use of the sharp felting needles.

Sketching FUNdamentals

price: 30

class length: 1 Hr.

skill level: Beginner

prerequisites: None

description: This is a great class for everyone who likes to doodle, draw and sketch. Professor emeritus Mathew Kubik from Purdue University shares some of the drawing skills and techniques that he has learned in his time as an architect, designer and teacher.
This class is available upon request for special group events of at least four students at a time. Check with us to schedule this class.